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What Zootopia 2 gets right about the science of snakes

By Scientific American | | 3/15/2026 6:30 AM

Snakes are key members of their ecosystems. Here’s what would happen if they suddenly vanished just like in the Oscar-nominated film Zootopia 2 ... Read full Story

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What Bugonia reveals about the real search for aliens

By Scientific American | | 3/15/2026 6:00 AM

In the Oscar-nominated film Bugonia, Emma Stone’s character is accused of being an alien. But would we know extraterrestrial life if we saw it on Earth? ... Read full Story

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Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 early review: One of the best-value outdoor smartwatches released this year

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/15/2026 6:00 AM

The Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 is eerily similar to the Garmin Fenix 8 in terms of durability and premium outdoor-focused specs, but it is nowhere near as expensive. ... Read full Story

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Hubble and Euclid capture the final act of a dying star — and it's glorious: Space photo of the week

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/15/2026 6:00 AM

Astronomers combined Hubble's small-scale details of stellar death with Euclid's wide view of cosmic environments to take a closer look at the iconic Cat's Eye Nebula. ... Read full Story

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Will the Indus Valley script ever be deciphered?

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/15/2026 5:00 AM

The Indus Valley script dates back around 4,000 years but has yet to be deciphered. Can AI help decode it? ... Read full Story

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Amazon Spring Sale 2026: Stargazing deals on telescopes, cameras and binoculars

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/15/2026 12:01 AM

We've brought you the best early deals on our favorite stargazing equipment ahead of Amazon's Spring Sale — here's everything we know so far. ... Read full Story

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Amazon Spring Sale 2026: The best early deals for wildlife observation

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/15/2026 12:01 AM

We've brought you the best early deals on our favorite wildlife observation equipment ahead of Amazon's Spring Sale — here's everything we know so far. ... Read full Story

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GPS is being weaponized in electronic warfare ‪—‬ and it's putting ships at risk

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/14/2026 12:00 PM

A cybersecurity researcher explores how GPS disruption can happen and its dangerous consequences. ... Read full Story

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The appendix evolved at least 32 times across 361 species, so it's 'unlikely to be a useless evolutionary accident,' research finds

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/14/2026 11:00 AM

Two researchers explore the evolutionary history of the appendix and its role in human health. ... Read full Story

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Can DNA testing tell identical twins on trial apart?

By Scientific American | | 3/14/2026 9:00 AM

In a French criminal trial, conventional DNA analysis couldn’t distinguish between twin brothers, but emerging scientific methods could help in such cases ... Read full Story

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Pi has been calculated to trillions of digits ‪—‬ is that completely irrational?

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/14/2026 9:00 AM

A single server smashed the pi world record, churning out 314 trillion digits in 110 days. ... Read full Story

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Fresh claim of making elusive ‘hexagonal’ diamond is the strongest yet

By Scientific American | | 3/14/2026 8:00 AM

After decades of debate, researchers say that they have found the clearest evidence yet for this rare form of carbon ... Read full Story

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Roman military fort discovered in Scotland far north of Hadrian's Wall

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/14/2026 8:00 AM

The newly found fortlet was a good lookout point for Roman soldiers stationed along the Antonine Wall in Scotland. ... Read full Story

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Science news this week: AMOC's collapse signal, the sun's galactic migration, the world's smallest QR code and oil's dying days

By LIVE SCIENCE | ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Turner) | 3/14/2026 8:00 AM

March 14, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend. ... Read full Story

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Garmin Venu 4 smartwatch review: Sleek and sporty

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/14/2026 6:00 AM

Garmin’s latest everyday smartwatch gets even more serious about fitness. ... Read full Story

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Reading AI summaries makes people more likely to buy something — despite alarming 60% hallucination rate

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/14/2026 6:00 AM

A project that found AI summaries are likely to majorly influence buying decisions raises interesting and potentially disturbing questions about how much we trust AI-generated content. ... Read full Story

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Can you see Earth's shadow?

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/14/2026 5:00 AM

Earth's shadow follows the planet as it orbits the sun. You can get a sense of its enormous, awe-inspiring size by seeing this silhouette cast on objects ranging from satellites to the moon. ... Read full Story

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Earth’s days are getting longer. Climate change is to blame

By Scientific American | | 3/13/2026 4:00 PM

Rising sea levels are slowing Earth’s rotation, lengthening days by 1.33 milliseconds per century ... Read full Story

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Microplastics that accumulate in the body may 'clog up' immune cells

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/13/2026 2:38 PM

Microplastics that break off polystyrene food containers might prevent immune cells from fighting infections and clearing away dead cells, as well as reducing sperm counts, a mouse study hints. ... Read full Story

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24 mice launched to orbit in 2023. What happened to their bodies could help humans better survive in space

By Scientific American | | 3/13/2026 2:00 PM

The human body is not built for life in space, and a new study helps reveal how ... Read full Story

fashion

Sarah Michelle Gellar slays in ‘Ready or Not 2,’ reacts to ‘Buffy’ news

by NY Post | Mar 17 2026

FFNEWS

Longtime Memphis port chief Richardson retires

by FreightWaves | Mar 17 2026

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DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

by ESNY | Feb 08 2026

game

Crimson Desert Is Going To Be A Big Deal On Steam, Early Numbers Suggest

by GameSpot | Mar 17 2026

golf

Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

by NY Times | Dec 30 2025

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These 8 Bad Habits Are Killing Your Kitchen Knives

by CNET | Mar 17 2026

lifestyle

Mark Wahlberg shares new photo cheering on 16-year-old daughter Grace

by Hello! Magazine | Mar 17 2026

mental

Brie Larson’s Self-Care Secret Weapon for Party Hosting Success

by thehealthy.com | Feb 26 2026

metro

Monster who raped step-daughter, got her pregnant could walk free under Gavin Newsom law

by New York Post | Mar 17 2026

politics

Sununu on TSA workers, DHS shutdown: 'I don't think there's a breaking point'

by The Hill | Mar 17 2026

real_estate

Orlando Bloom wants $12M for the Malibu home where he hasn’t lived for several years

by NY Post | Mar 17 2026

retirement

BlackRock: As Americans struggle to save for retirement, 71% back this Trump proposal

by Fox News | Feb 11 2026

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Cohoes HS to implement new security screening procedures

by NEWS10 ABC | Mar 17 2026

wellness

Popular Pre-Workout Supplements Could Be Wrecking Your Sleep

by Self.com | Mar 17 2026

world

Ukraine, allies seek support against Russia as Iran war shifts focus

by Global News | Mar 17 2026

Word of the Day

Erin go bragh

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 17, 2026 is:

Erin go bragh • \air-un-guh-BRAW\ • phrase

Erin go bragh is an Irish phrase that means “Ireland forever.”

// They proudly waved the Irish flag during the parade, shouting “Erin go bragh!”

See the entry >

Examples:

“Dressed in full Irish regalia, Fitzgerald rode his horse, Jack, through the streets of Clinton every St. Patrick’s Day. Jack was also dressed for the occasion, with green ribbons on his mane and a green blanket with gold lettering, ‘Erin Go Bragh.’” — Craig S. Semon, The Worcester (Massachusetts) Telegram & Gazette, 22 Dec. 2025

Did you know?

March 17th is the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. In the United States, it is also the day of shamrocks, leprechauns, and green beer (and green everything else). Blue was once the color traditionally associated with St. Patrick, but the color green has several links to Ireland, including its use on Ireland’s flag in the form of a stripe, its symbolism of Irish nationalism and the country’s religious history, and its connection to Ireland’s nickname, The Emerald Isle. On St. Patrick’s Day, people turn to their dictionary to look up Erin go bragh, which means “Ireland forever.” The original Irish phrase was Erin go brách (or go bráth), which translates literally as “Ireland till doomsday.” It’s an expression of loyalty and devotion that first appeared in English during the late 18th-century Irish rebellion against the British.

What Zootopia 2 gets right about the science of snakes

What Bugonia reveals about the real search for aliens

Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 early review: One of the best-value outdoor smartwatches released this year

Hubble and Euclid capture the final act of a dying star — and it's glorious: Space photo of the week

Will the Indus Valley script ever be deciphered?

Amazon Spring Sale 2026: Stargazing deals on telescopes, cameras and binoculars

Amazon Spring Sale 2026: The best early deals for wildlife observation

GPS is being weaponized in electronic warfare ‪—‬ and it's putting ships at risk

The appendix evolved at least 32 times across 361 species, so it's 'unlikely to be a useless evolutionary accident,' research finds

Can DNA testing tell identical twins on trial apart?

Pi has been calculated to trillions of digits ‪—‬ is that completely irrational?

Fresh claim of making elusive ‘hexagonal’ diamond is the strongest yet

Roman military fort discovered in Scotland far north of Hadrian's Wall

Science news this week: AMOC's collapse signal, the sun's galactic migration, the world's smallest QR code and oil's dying days

Garmin Venu 4 smartwatch review: Sleek and sporty

Reading AI summaries makes people more likely to buy something — despite alarming 60% hallucination rate

Can you see Earth's shadow?

Earth’s days are getting longer. Climate change is to blame

Microplastics that accumulate in the body may 'clog up' immune cells

24 mice launched to orbit in 2023. What happened to their bodies could help humans better survive in space

Sarah Michelle Gellar slays in ‘Ready or Not 2,’ reacts to ‘Buffy’ news

Longtime Memphis port chief Richardson retires

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

Crimson Desert Is Going To Be A Big Deal On Steam, Early Numbers Suggest

Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

These 8 Bad Habits Are Killing Your Kitchen Knives

Mark Wahlberg shares new photo cheering on 16-year-old daughter Grace

Brie Larson’s Self-Care Secret Weapon for Party Hosting Success

Monster who raped step-daughter, got her pregnant could walk free under Gavin Newsom law

Sununu on TSA workers, DHS shutdown: 'I don't think there's a breaking point'

Orlando Bloom wants $12M for the Malibu home where he hasn’t lived for several years

BlackRock: As Americans struggle to save for retirement, 71% back this Trump proposal

Cohoes HS to implement new security screening procedures

Popular Pre-Workout Supplements Could Be Wrecking Your Sleep

Ukraine, allies seek support against Russia as Iran war shifts focus

Word of the Day

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